Open Border Immigration the USA

Open Border Immigration The USA open border system Over the years, the U.S.A. has made it easy for legal immigration from outside countries. Among the major benefactors of this open border system are the Mexicans who have moved in and out of USA freely in pursuit of jobs, better life and much more. However among them have been the illegal immigrants who would do anything to get into the U.S.A. For jobs in the Californian industries and beyond.

As we speak, the biggest problem that most Americans have and try to deal with as well as the government is the issue of illegal immigrants into the U.S.A. This concern is fueled by among other factors the 9/11 terrorist attack. Disadvantages of the open border system The open border policy portends a lot of problems to the receiving country in comparison to the closed border countries with severe restrictions on the entry system. Among the challenges that USA faces because of the open border system are: (a).

Poverty: according to the Centre for Immigration Studies (CIS) (2001), the immigration from Mexico just piles more unskilled labor into the already existing one among the Americans themselves. This results into excessive labor availed hence the cost of labor reduces. The figure of those earning less climbs everyday and the poverty levels rise with it consequently. (B). Overburdening the Social programs: the Mexican population into the U.S.A.

rises in numbers but since their earnings are meager due to the unskilled job they hold, the tax returns is negligible as well. The CIS estimates that two thirds of them have not completed high school. However, they continue using the social amenities and supplies like the Medic aid, rent support (financially) and food stamps. This burdens the social program since there are no equitable returns for the service.

It is approximated by the CIS that 10% more is used on the Mexicans that the native-born Americans due to their huge families brought about by their high fertility. The CIS argues that the taxes that an adult Mexican pays, minus the service he receives/uses gives a sum of negative $55,200, if this sum is multiplied by the 8 million people factor, the burden on the U.S.A. is way beyond imagination. (C). Decrease in domestic spending: the immigrant population engage mostly in wage jobs and not self-employment.

Once the wages are paid, most of the cash is repatriated back to their home countries. Indeed, this makes up for Mexico's third earner in their earning sources. It is estimated at 8 billion dollars in a year. Since these large sums are not spent in USA it results in decrease in lower consumer spending among this population, a situation that is detrimental to the American economy. (D). Security concerns: the security of the U.S.A. always crops up in the debate on the open border policy.

There is always fear that the policy can give a loophole to potential security threats to infiltrate our borders and land. As a matter of fact, some of the facilitators of the 9/11 have been tracked down to immigrants who had entered the U.S. In search for education. Another practical example is the drivers' license debate in California for illegal aliens, this issue is always discussed in light of the security threat it holds. (E).

Loss of jobs: though most Americans are skilled unlike the unskilled Mexican population, there is a small number of Americans estimated at 10 million who lack high school degree who are under threat from job losses due to availability of cheap unskilled labor from the immigrants. It is worth noting however, that the immigration issue does not only cover the Mexicans alone but also the Canadian immigrants into the U.S. As well. A good number of these are educated and skilled.

What that portends for USA is that there would be someone who may take up a skilled job, at equal salary since they have same qualifications and education as an American. This may not benefit the community since it brings about the unfair competition for jobs between immigrants and the native-born Americans. Then again the issue of money circulation comes up since the Canadians will send the cash back to their country to circulate there, further hurting the American economy (the Boston Tea Party, 2011). (F).

Hampering other industries: the Mexican population ahs been studied to be majority under the poverty line. Amazingly even those who have been in the U.S. For over 20 years and acquired legal citizenship, most still live under the poverty line and do not have even health insurance. This state makes them docile and non-participant in other aspects of national contribution. Not even the insurance industry benefits from them. (G).

Education levels: being that majority of the Mexican immigrants are stuck on the lower education caliber, they hold the education levels in these regions they occupy to lower standards unlike the other parts of the U.S.A. that have better standards. It is estimated that the dropout rate among the Mexicans is two and a half times that of other natives (Seattle Post.